The Record is the weekly online publication and bi-monthly print magazine of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. Established in 1874, The Record is one of the oldest publications in Australia, providing an insight into the weekly news and events from a local, national and international perspective via The eRecord and an in depth look at current issues happening among us today via The Record Magazine.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
2017 LIFELINK WINTER APPEAL: Ocean Reef parishioners look forward to supporting the local community
“What does it mean to ‘do the will of my Father who is in heaven’? For us as Christians it is about following the one who said, among other things, ‘Whenever you give a cup of water to someone who thirsts, or clothes to someone who is naked, or shelter to someone who is homeless, you do it to me,’” (cf Matt 25:31-46).
Mercy Health’s WAAPA student is a caring soul
Twenty-one year old Mercy Health employee Mayumi Morales is a unique individual in many ways – not least because she’s a carer to elderly West Australians on weeknights, in addition to being an aspiring opera singer studying at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) by day.
MOVIE REVIEW: The Shack: A faith-based film with solid foundations, but in need of dire renovations
Back in 2007, William P Young finally released his debut faith-based novel, The Shack after being rejected by countless publishers who had little faith in his vision.
NATIONAL: Harvester minimum wage case commemorated and invoked on its 110th anniversary
This year is the 110th anniversary of the landmark Harvester minimum wage decision by Justice Higgins in 1910.
OBITUARY: Deacon Ivan Joseph Sands remembered for fairness and unwavering faith
It was a fitting tribute for Deacon Ivan Joseph Sands who passed away on 23 April this year, just shy of his 75th birthday at his beloved Bassendean home.
Protective Behaviours workshop comes to Maylands parishes
Three parishes and several community groups in the suburb of Maylands have recently come together for a workshop on the Protective Behaviours Program, which aims to prevent and guide responses to child abuse.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis says Christians without tenderness, respect are
The sin committed most frequently in Christian parishes and groups is bad-mouthing and backstabbing each other, which not only divides the community, but drives away people who come seeking God, Pope Francis said to parishioners in his homily during an evening Mass at a parish on the outskirts of Rome on 21 May.
Fr Kevin Cummins celebrates a decade of service in Mental Health
For people living with serious mental illness, the presence of God can become a source of hope, according to Archdiocesan Mental Health Chaplain, Father Kevin Cummins.
New director named for National Catholic Education Commission
Chair of the Bishops Commission for Catholic Education and Perth, Archbishop Timothy Costello SDB, has last week announced Mr Christian Zahra as the new Executive Director of the National Catholic Education Commission.
Notre Dame University Vice Chancellor awarded honorary degree
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Celia Hammond has received an honorary degree from The University of Portland in the USA.
